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The '''Honda RN-01 G-Cross''' is a [[mountain bike]] produced by [[Honda]] specifically for [[Downhill cycling|downhill racing]] events. [[Honda]] is not a manufacturer of [[bicycle]]s and this bike is not commercially available to the general public. It was introduced in the 2004 racing season by the ''Team G Cross Honda'' who compete in the [[National Off-Road Bicycle Association|NORBA]] and [[Mountain Bike World Cup]] points series races. |
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What sets it apart from most other bicycles is the fact that it was developed specifically for race use by the Honda team using many purpose made components not commercially available. It is also different in that it uses an internal gearbox instead of external ([[dérailleur]]) [[Bicycle gearing|gearing system]], which although not unique to this bicycle, is quite rare. |
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[[Honda]] chose [[South Africa]]n rider [[Greg Minaar]] to début this bike in 2004 as the then reigning ''World Downhill Champion''. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.world.honda.com/MTB/spec/2005/index.html 2005 Specification] |
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*[http://www.world.honda.com/MTB/spec/2004/index.html 2004 Specification] |
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Revision as of 06:32, 29 December 2006
The Honda RN-01 G-Cross is a mountain bike produced by Honda specifically for downhill racing events. Honda is not a manufacturer of bicycles and this bike is not commercially available to the general public. It was introduced in the 2004 racing season by the Team G Cross Honda who compete in the NORBA and Mountain Bike World Cup points series races.
What sets it apart from most other bicycles is the fact that it was developed specifically for race use by the Honda team using many purpose made components not commercially available. It is also different in that it uses an internal gearbox instead of external (dérailleur) gearing system, which although not unique to this bicycle, is quite rare.
Honda chose South African rider Greg Minaar to début this bike in 2004 as the then reigning World Downhill Champion.